Alison Gold | Institute for Global Sustainability

The Clean Energy Transition Illuminates New Ways of Doing Business, Governing

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Recently, IGS Visiting Researchers presented their work to a packed room of IGS faculty, staff, and students.

Announcing the 2025 Anthony Janetos Climate Action Prize Winners

Campus Climate Lab award goes to BU College of Engineering students assessing indoor air quality in BU buildings By Alison Gold Many students know the feeling of sitting in a classroom that’s either too hot or too cold, too humid or too dry, or just plain stuffy. Poor ventilation can cause high levels of CO2, […]

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Bestselling Author Talks Environmental Justice, Community Advocacy, and Investigative Reporting at IGS Event

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IGS hosts BU community members for conversation with author Keith O’Brien.

BU Faculty Affiliated with IGS Advance Sustainability Solutions, on Earth Day and Every Day

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By Hannah Connell (IGS Communications Assistant, Spring 2025) Every day is Earth Day at Boston University’s Institute for Global Sustainability (IGS), but April 22 provides an opportune moment to pause and celebrate the contributions and expertise of our research community. Faculty affiliates across the University lead ambitious, interdisciplinary research efforts that benefit people and the […]

Vehicular Emissions Cause 342 Premature Deaths Each Year in Greater Boston

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What Is Convergent Research and Why Is BU Embracing It?

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BU Task Force on Convergent Research and Education Boston University has launched a new Initiative—called the Task Force on Convergent Research and Education—to further integrate diverse fields in scientific discovery and build on the University’s strong foundation in impactful, collaborative work addressing society’s most complex challenges. As expressed by BU’s Office of the President: “This […]